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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1954

Page

6

Manila rejects refugee haven request from UN mission

Secretary of Justice Pedro Tucson said on Thursday he rejected a request from the U N refugee mission in Hong Kong to make the Philippines a haven for political refugees from Red China. He noted the government would handle refugees under existing policies and emphasized the need for orderly procedures.

Manila Pedro Tucson U. N Hong Kong Philippines Red China

Tall Ski Story Leads to Light Meter Sale

A peppy vendor touts seven years of backward ski practice as proof of skill and pitches light meters as essential film insurance. He advertises a sale with cameras or lighting gear priced at 15.95 and invites customers to visit next week, SNAPPER.

Mercury shines in handling and read ability on page

The text praises Mercury for speed over ground and handling, calling it a new car compared with warmed-over rivals. It argues buyers of competing models will be outdated and face trades that feel like pennies, contrasting Mercury with other brands.

Mercury Merc Wilber Shaw Indianapolis Speedway Dearborn Mich Indianapolis Motor Speedway Sovou

Church Unity Idea Revived in New Haven Conference

Delegates from the nation’s 6000 Congregational Christian Churches revived a unity proposal toward merging with the Evangelical and Reformed Church. Two moves emerged, one toward a long missing denominational constitution, and the plan was approved to pursue a united fellowship. Dr Charles Merrill of Cambridge led the unity committee and pressed for continued conferences next fall with the E and R Church.

New Haven Conn Pha Todey Evangelical and Reformed Church Charles C. Merrill Gambridge Sass Sass, Head of A Unity Committed General Council

Communists Attack Haiphong Area as French Rail Lines Targeted

In Indochina near Haiphong and Hanoi, Communist commandos attacked along a key railway corridor and burned a supply train. French forces reported three railway posts seized in the delta, including near Quang Yen, while air bases faced heavy bombardment and ground mop-up near Sontay and Kesat. Over 100 prisoners taken. nine Reds killed in clashes.

Hanoi Indochina Haiphong Dan le Minh Binh Dawson Air French Haiphong Air Aagama Pasitions Red River Red Potshane Uelenae Baiphong Alrline Delta Sontay Kesat Hanoi-Maiphong

Labor agreement reached with AFL carpenters in Bay Area

Builders in four Bay Area counties and the AFL carpenters reached a contract with a 10 cents per hour wage increase. The agreement was announced Thursday by labor union and construction industry representatives and covers carpenters in San Francisco and surrounding counties.

San Francisco UPI Bay Area AFL Carpenters

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